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Top Gun (1986) -- The macho students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher.
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Release Date:
16 May 1986 (USA) more
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From the Producers of Beverly Hills Cop and Flashdance [UK Theatrical] more
Plot:
The macho students of an elite US Flying school for advanced fighter pilots compete to be best in the class, and one romances the teacher. full summary | full synopsis
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Won Oscar. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations more
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Also Known As:
Top Guns (USA) (working title)
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Runtime:
110 min
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Colour (Metrocolor)
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2.20 : 1 more
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70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

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James Tolkan's character is referred to as "Stinger" in the credits, but is never addressed by anything other than "Sir" throughout the film. more
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Continuity: During Charlie's first briefing, Chipper Adrian Pasdar's sunglasses alternate between being on and off. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Flight Captain: Good morning, Scott.
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Soundtrack:
Top Gun Anthem more

FAQ

Which motorcycle does Tom Cruise ride in the movie?
Why aren't more F14's launched for the final dog-fight against the Migs at the end of the film? It seems a little silly to only send up two with Maverick in reserve.
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107 out of 135 people found the following comment useful.
I always liked a bit of cheddar, 30 April 2004
9/10
Author: punkmacinally from Boro, England

Absolute cheese on a stick, but Top Gun proves that that's not always a bad thing. This movie's got everything - an arrogant prodigy who'd be out on his arse if he wasn't so good, a sensible, uglier best friend, a love interest (although she's a bit of a mess), an arch nemesis and his dumb sidekick, a few cool high fives and catchphrases, an emotional death scene, a euphoric victory scene and of course, some unforgettable action scenes. What more could any red-blooded child of the eighties ask for!? And anyone born around 1980 will remember how everyone was doing that double high five and saying 'talk to me, goose' to the kid next to them in class. Certainly one of my all time favourites.

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